Removing refined sugar from your diet can be one of the toughest things to do because it is so highly addictive. These craving can come on very strong and often hard to ignore.

Each day, people consume on average more than their share of sugar. Not only does this makes us fat, it rots our teeth, contributes to type 2 diabetes and contributes to cancer.

... the World Cancer Research Fund says that when it comes to preventing cancer, being as lean as possible without being underweight is at the top of the list. At number three, even ahead of eating more vegetables, is advice to limit consumption of energy-dense foods – foods high in fat or added sugars – and sugary drinks …

Sugar has no nutrients that offer protection from disease. If we understand that the fuel that we put in our bodies is the ONLY fuel and nutrients that it can perform better, we would rethink those high-energy, dense, nutrient-poor, high-fat, high-sugar foods.

So when you think of cutting back or even quitting sugar do you believe it is even possible? And do you have the desire to change? Personally speaking, I think I was a caffeine & sugar addict. Looking back, I am pretty sure I was coasting on these fumes to get through my day ... depriving my body of nutrient rich foods.

And yes, from experience, eliminating sugar from you diet can be done. I recommend the following steps ...

eat less salt ... you body naturally craves sugar to balance out flavours, hence once you no longer crave sugar, you can gradually add saltier foods back into your diet

In the past, I would find I was “stuck” in the sugar cycle ... emotional food baggage and eating habits to match. Once I got serious about improving my health, life improved. Oh and for the record ... this is NOT A DIET. it is a LIFESTYLE change. And that’s not to say sugar is not in my diet ... it is the type of sweet that differs. Our preference is maple syrup which is packed with loads of good stuff ... anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant & anti-inflammatory.

When we move and eat the way our bodies were designed for, health and happiness follows. We can still enjoy life and have control over our choices. And once we do, we can have that cake knowing we are healthy and in control.